Software Engineer -- AI Tools and Applications

Job Description

Software Engineer — AI Tools and Applications

Columbia, MD | Full Time | TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Position: Software Engineer — AI Tools and Applications (Software Engineer, Level 1) — 2 positions

Location: Columbia, MD (on-site)

Category: Software Engineering / AI Applications / UI Development

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 (annualized USD)

Experience Requirement:

• 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR

• 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Description

Join us in building the next generation of AI infrastructure that will power innovation across the customer organization. We're seeking software engineers to support our AI infrastructure team — helping build and maintain the foundation for customer AI capabilities while supporting a broader ecosystem of AI-enabled applications.

Your focus will be developing and maintaining high-quality tools and applications that let the customer base use AI seamlessly and efficiently. Requirements shift quickly as needs adapt and new technology develops, so you'll continue to grow and hone your skills and learn to turn loosely defined problems into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for the workforce to use.

• Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools.

• Modify FOSS (free and open-source software) to accommodate customer use cases.

• Regularly engage with customers, conducting requirements elicitation and developing solutions to address their needs.

• Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications to ensure reliable services.

Skills Requirements

• Familiarity with UI/UX principles.

• Knowledge of and experience using LLMs as part of a code solution workflow.

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.

• Proficiency with Python or another Object-Oriented programming language.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with LLM UI open-source software such as OpenWebUI.

• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers.

• Experience with Kubernetes/Helm.

• Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks.

• Experience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices.

• Experience with Docker and containerization.

Compensation Employment Policy

Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 – $160,000 (annualized USD).

Benefits Overview

At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance:

• Three CareFirst medical plans available; Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents

• Intezra pays 100% for CareFirst Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents

• 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required)

• PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority

• 12 Floating Holidays

• 4 Code Red Days

EEO Statement

Intezra, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Us

Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.

, About Intezra, Inc.

Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.